Petition · past parliament

Require one percent of prize money to be used for the welfare of ex-racehorses

Closed 41 signatures

What the petition asks

Pass a law that one percent of horse racing prize money is deducted and used for the welfare of racehorses after they are retired from racing in Great Britain and Northern Island
Most racehorses, not all, can be repurposed to have another life after they finish racing instead of being slaughtered

This often entails an expense and the current charities dedicated to the above struggle for funds, when there is plenty of prize money in the sport.

The would mean all participants in the sport including owners, big and small, trainers, jockeys etc.,would make a very small donation to the welfare of racehorses after they are retired.

Timeline

27 Jul 2021 Petition opened for signatures
27 Jan 2022 Closed to new signatures

Key facts

Signatures 41
Status Closed
Opened 27 Jul 2021
Closed 27 Jan 2022

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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.